Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 and Fulda Kristall Montero 3 appear in 13 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Continental WinterContact TS 870 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 12 tests.
How the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental WinterContact TS 870 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 12 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.6 | 89 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental WinterContact TS 870
Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental WinterContact TS 870 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.5 137 | Avg rank 4.5 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.1 45 | Avg rank 5.0 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.0 647 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Tie |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 3.9 4 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.1 23 | No data | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 6.0 1 | No data | Continental WinterContact TS 870 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.7 | Avg rank 5.0 | Fulda Kristall Montero 3 |
💧 Wet: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 4.5 and 4.5.
☀️ Dry: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.0 for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
❄️ Snow: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
Both tires perform similarly in snow, with average ranks of 4.0 and 4.0.
🧊 Ice: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 4.0 for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to no data for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
📏 Mileage: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental WinterContact TS 870 vs Fulda Kristall Montero 3
The Fulda Kristall Montero 3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.7 for the Continental WinterContact TS 870.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Fulda Kristall Montero 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 ranks better than the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 shows better mileage performance than the Fulda Kristall Montero 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental WinterContact TS 870 appears in 12 independent tests, Fulda Kristall Montero 3 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →